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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reopened most state parks for day visits and camping, including Lake Mineral Wells State Park, with certain safety guidlines in place. Photos courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

TPWD resumes overnight reservations at Texas State Parks

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 12:00am

On May 27, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) started allowing visitors to make camping reservations at state parks with arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7.

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The Hays County Food Bank recieved $4,091 in donations from the PEC United Charities. Daily Record file photo by Rachel Sonnier

PEC United Charities donates over $265K to 236 charities

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:00am

This year, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) and its employees donated more than $265,000 through the United Charities program to 236 charitable organizations.

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Plants for sale at the Discovery Center include native grasses, trees, milkwee, and herbs. Daily Record file photo

Discovery Center offers first online native plant sale

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 3:25pm

The San Marcos Discovery Center is opened its brand-new online store to the public and is currently offering curbside plant pickup to all customers.

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Photos courtesy of Getty Images

Savory & sweet summer treats

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

Whipping up a fresh cooked meal is one of the true joys of summer, especially when grilled grub is paired with tantalizing sides and tempting desserts.

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The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter announced it has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its lifesaving efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. Daily Record file photo

San Marcos Animal Shelter awarded grant

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 12:00am

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter was awarded a $2,500 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its lifesaving efforts during COVID-19.

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Teacher Consultants Susan Perez (far left) and Cricket Ingraham (far right) pose for a photo with students during the June 2019 session of the Young Writers Camp. Photos courtesy of the Central Texas Writing Project

The 2020 summer session schedule for the Young Writers Camp, that will be held online this year.

Elementary students participating in the 2019 Young Writers Camp pose with Teacher Consultant Jessica Klingsick.

Young Writers Camp goes online

Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am

Each summer since 1998, the Central Texas Writing Project (CTWP) at Texas State University has hosted the Young Writers Camp. But for the first time ever, CTWP is delivering its camp offerings completely online.

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THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: Erin Abel

Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am

Editor’s note: This is a revised version of last week's column. The Daily Record is republishing the column due to multiple name misspellings. We apologize for and confusion this might have caused.

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A Word About Recycling with Ollie Maier

Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am

Although it concerned another state, a recent item in a Resource Recycling newsletter caught my eye. It referred to grants the North Carolina Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (NCDEQ) awarded 20 companies.

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ANSWERS TO GO with Susan Smith

Sun, 05/24/2020 - 12:00am

Q. I started visiting the San Marcos City Cemetery when I was searching for uncrowded places to walk. I always see deer and squirrels. Recently, I happened on a peacock there. Its bright tail feathers were dragging so far behind its body. It made me wonder if peacocks have been changed by selective breeding? Or are they the product of a natural process?